{"id":451010,"date":"2026-02-28T22:49:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T22:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/451010\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T22:49:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T22:49:18","slug":"xiaomi-tag-unveiled-we-go-hands-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/451010\/","title":{"rendered":"Xiaomi Tag unveiled, we go hands-on"},"content":{"rendered":"

Xiaomi launched a tracking tag called simply the Xiaomi Tag. We have one in our hands and we can see a few reasons why you may want to pick one up over trackers from other brands.<\/p>\n

First, it\u2019s how you can get one \u2013 an individual tag costs \u20ac18, while a pack of four goes for \u20ac60. For comparison, a second-gen Apple AirTag<\/a> is \u20ac35 (or \u20ac120 for four), a Samsung SmartTag2 is \u20ac40 (\u20ac130 for four) and a Moto Tag 2 is also \u20ac40 (\u20ac130 for four). Xiaomi undercutting the competition\u2019s pricing is nothing new, but the difference is double or more in this case.<\/p>\n


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Second, Xiaomi knocked it out of the park in terms of design \u2013 the tag is slender at 7.2mm. The Apple, Samsung and Motorola tags all measure 8.0mm thick. While you may scoff at a difference of less than one millimeter, it does matter when you are trying to slip this in your wallet or in some inner pocket of a travel bag or backpack.<\/p>\n

Xiaomi was particularly clever with the design \u2013 the metal ring is a built-in way to attach this to a key ring. This is something that only the Samsung tag offers, while the Apple and Motorola ones need a case of some sort. That said, the opening is quite small and you can\u2019t put this on a carabiner like you can the Samsung tag.<\/p>\n


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This is a trade-off \u2013 the Xiaomi Tag is 46.5mm tall and 31mm wide, while the Samsung tag is taller at 52.4mm and a bit narrower at 28.8mm. You can always put a key ring on the Xiaomi tag if you want to attach it to a carabiner.<\/p>\n

Unlike its competitors, the Xiaomi Tag doesn\u2019t lock you into an ecosystem \u2013 it works with Apple Find My and Google Android Find Hub. Unfortunately, it can\u2019t work with both simultaneously. Still, these tags will be used for years and you won\u2019t have to swap them if you decide to switch between Apple and Android.<\/p>\n

Speaking of using this for years, there is a standard CR2032 button cell inside, which should power this for around a year.<\/p>\n

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The Tag uses Bluetooth LE 5.4 for proximity finding. Once you get close enough, you can activate its piezoelectric buzzer to help you find your lost item. Additionally, you can set the tag to Lost Mode \u2013 this allows you to add contact information for anyone who finds this. They just have to tap their phone to read the built-in NFC tag. Note that this only works with Apple Find My.<\/p>\n

For a closer look, you can also watch our video<\/a> that shows how tags performed.<\/p>\n

The Xiaomi Tag is rated IP67 so you can clip it to the outside of your backpack or luggage and not worry that dust, grime and water will kill it over time. It has a scratch-resistant finish that keeps it looking pretty too.<\/p>\n